Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you
Pray without ceasing
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you
And we know and have believed the love which God hath in us. God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God abideth in him
Through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God
Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven
Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven
It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God

St. Blasios was born in Cappadocia during the 3rd century AD. He was meek and God-fearing from childhood, and was chosen for his virtues as Bishop of Sebaste. He was a great spiritual and moral light in that pagan town during a period of violent persecution of Christians, who healed the diseases of both humans and beasts, and especially infants. St. Blasios encouraged his flock and visited Christians in prison, amongst whom was St. Eustratios. Later St. Blasios collected St. Eustratios' relics and executed his last will and testament.

When Sebaste was left denuded of Christians, after some were killed and others fled, St Blasios went to the mountains of Argeos and lived there in a cave. Ferocious beasts would come to him to feed him as he cared for them like a human flock. The Roman persecutors eventually found the Saint and as they were taking him away to be judged he healed a boy who had a fishbone stuck in his throat. The cruel judges had the Saint tortured and flogged. While he was being tortured, his steadfastness in the Christian faith brought many unbelievers to the faith. Seven women and two children were thrown into prison with him. The women were slain first, and then Blasios and the two children were beheaded in c. 316 AD at the order of Agricolaus, prefect of Armenia under Emperor Licinius.

Dismissal Hymn of the Hieromartyr - Fourth Tone
As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Blasios. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.

Kontakion of the Hieromartyr - Second Tone
O Unfading bloom, thou Godly shoot and fruitful branch of Christ God the Vine, O holy and God-bearing Blasios, do thou fill with thy joy them that with faith observe thy memorial; and unceasingly intercede with Christ our Redeemer that we all be saved.